Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins 12/5/2021 Picks Predictions

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The Northwestern Wildcats (5-2) are preparing to battle the Maryland Terrapins (5-3) in the Big Ten Conference men’s basketball opening match at Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM ET.

Northwestern will try to get back after losing their recent outing. The Wildcats bowed to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at 73-77 following their recent win over Georgia.

The Northwestern Wildcats is in 7th place with a 5-2 overall standing after losing one road match this season. The Wildcats managed to even the score at 64-all at the end of regulation and forced the game into overtime but scored only 9 leading to their four-point loss to the Demon Deacons.

Forward Pete Nance led Northwestern with 15 points and 7 rebounds while Guard Boo Buie contributed 12 and distributed a team-high of 7 assists. Forward Elyjah Williams added 11 points for the Wildcats.

The Northwestern Wildcats completed 26 of 69 (37.7%) attempted shots from the field, connected 7 of 21 (33.3%) from the three-point range, and made 14 of 18 (77.8%) free throws.

The Wildcats outrebounded the Demon Deacons at 45 to 34, with 14 offensive boards, while distributing 16 assists in the loss. Northwestern denied 5 shots, had 8 steals but lost the ball in 10 turnovers and committed 17 personal fouls.

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Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins Predictions 12/5/2021

The Maryland Terrapins will try to improve their disappointing 5-3 non-conference in the Big Ten Conference. The Terrapins earned the third loss of the season at the hands of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Maryland dropped to 9th place in the Big Ten Conference with an overall standing of 5-3 after winning 4 of their last 6 contests at home. The Terrapins scored 58 points but their defense allowed the Hokies to gain 62 in their four-point defeat.

Center Qudus Wahab scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in leading Maryland while Forward Donta Scott chipped in 11 points and added 7 boards. Forward Julian Reese pulled down a team-high 8 rebounds for the Terrapins in the losing effort.

Maryland marked 41.8% (23/55) shooting efficiency from the field but made only 1 of 13 (7.7%) attempts from the rainbow territory. However, the Terrapins nailed 100% (11/11) from the free-throw line.

The Maryland Terrapins controlled the board over Virginia Tech at 39 to 33, with 9 coming from the offensive end, and dished out 6 assists in defeat. The Terrapins blocked 7 shots while stealing the ball 4 times but committed 15 turnovers and 12 personal fouls.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins. The NCAAB Pick for this contest is Northwestern. The Terrapins will have a lot of adjustments to make under a new head coach in this match.

The Wildcats recorded an average of more than 80 ppg this season and Northwestern is much more flexible on their offensive plays versus Maryland. The prediction: The Northwestern Wildcats will win at 71-68.

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